John 21:2-7
2 Several of the disciples were there—Simon Peter, Thomas (nicknamed the Twin),[a] Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two other disciples 3 Simon Peter said, “I’m going fishing.”“We’ll come, too,” they all said. So they went out in the boat, but they caught
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John 21: 1 - 19
Chip off the old block
1 After these things Jesus showed Himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias, and in this way He showed Himself: 2 Simon Peter, Thomas called the Twin, Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of His disciples were
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Peter feels like a useless failure but Jesus restores him not only to his good graces, but to useful service.

The Restoration of Peter
Luke 22:31
31 “Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift all of you as wheat. 32 But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.”
33 But he replied, “Lord, I am ready to go with you to prison and to
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Peter is excited that Jesus is alive but filled with guilt and goes back to his old way of life. Jesus isn't done with Peter yet and brings him back to his call to be a fisher of men. Do we think Jesus gives up on us when we fail or can we still be used

Series: Peter & Jesus
From Fisherman to Evangelist
John 21:1-19
April 23, 2017 LFC
Have you ever broken something very valuable of someone close to you? You tell them you’re sorry and they forgive you, tell you that it’s okay but yet you’re not real sure. Or maybe you just mess up a
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If we are honest we can all admit to having moments like Peter when we want to turn back to the old life. Go back to fishing instead of living for Christ. But friend: that can never be for you or me.

Jesus restores us
John Chapter 21
Last week we celebrated Easter and how Jesus rose from the dead and how He presented himself to the men and women who followed him.
Today we look at what is regarded as Jesus third appearance to the Disciples. It is a week later so it is another Sunday
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Disciples go fishing and catch nothing.Jesus appears and tells them where to cast net.

“After these things Jesus showed Himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias, and in this way He showed Himself: Simon Peter, Thomas called the Twin, Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of His disciples were together. Simon Peter said to them, ‘I
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John's gospel ends, leaving us reassured in our faith, so we can pray for leaders at all levels in church – that they humbly serve their flocks, and we can all re-fix our eyes on Jesus in love, and follow him, relieved of distracting comparisons.

Sermon by Rev Ruth Newmarch
You know how in some movies, the music tells you the end has come, but sometimes the ending has been so dramatic, that you are still taking it in...the implications and emotions are swirling around the audience. Then credits start to roll, but the director has added
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The first part of John 21 shows us a beautiful picture of His invitation to you and me. Jesus invites the disciples to join Him in fellowship, with no strings attached. Will we accept the same invitation?

Come and fellowship with Jesus
John 21:1-14
Last time we saw the reaction of the disciples to Jesus’s resurrection
Their faith gives us great hope to apply to ourselves and work towards as well
It is in faith that we find strength – and the ability to overcome today’s
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Jesus makes a surprise visit after His Resurrection to several of His Disciples before breakfast after they had a night without catching any fish. The visit causes us to remember many things which Jesus did and said during his Ministry.

8 14 16 “Breakfast with the Savior”
John 21:1-14
Jesus used “fishing” as an example of His KINGDOM Power to save and provide from the beginning of His ministry. Do you know what the “Ichthus” is? It is the Greek Word for “fish” but became the
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Disappointment turns to joy for fishermen without a catch.
Jesus on the shore of our difficulties.
Peter forgiven, restored and commissioned.

SERIES: Miracles With a Message #8
TITLE: The Last Miracle
TEXT: John 21:1-14
INTRO: In the last several weeks, we have looked at seven miracles of Jesus, called "sign miracles" because their purpose was to inspire belief in Jesus. Today, we look at the last and greatest miracle.
I.
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"No Longer Hiding in Shame"
John 21:1-19
It has been defined as "a painful feeling of humiliation or distress."
Many scholars agree that it is "the most disturbing experience individuals ever have about themselves; no emotion feels more deeply disturbing..." because "the self feels wounded
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In 51 days, Peter visited 3 fires that were to transform his life & make him the man God wanted him to be. God wants us to visit those 3 fires too!

THE 3 FIRES OF PETER’S PERFECTING
Lk. 22:54-62
INTRODUCTION
A. HUMOR
1. A social worker from Dallas recently transferred to the mountains of Arkansas and was on the first day of her new territory when she came upon the tiniest cabin she had ever seen in her life.
2. Intrigued, she
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Why would Jesus have breakfast with Peter on the seashore? And why would He ask Peter 3 times if he loved Him?

OPEN: About 25 years ago I went my parents up to have a vacation in Canada at a place called Rice Lake.
It was a great place. Beautiful lake, rustic cabin, and there was the fishing.
(I showed a picture of myself baiting my hook with a very unexcited look on my face)
This is me fishing.
Do
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